Eindhoven, Netherlands – Tonight, April 12, 2025, PSV Eindhoven go face Almere City FC for a crucial Eredivisie match at Philips Stadion. The match kicks off at 8:00 PM local time, with PSV looking to maintain pressure as they chase the league title.
PSV will change one man for this encounter, as coach Peter Bosz introduces Johan Bakayoko into the starting lineup. Ivan Perisic will start the match on the bench. Walter Benítez, the Argentine goalkeeper, continues in goal after overcoming a recent injury. Speaking before the game, Bosz reiterated, “We need to keep our momentum going; every point counts at this stage.”
He also noted the return of Jerdy Schouten to the squad, although he will be benched for tonight’s match. Meanwhile, Sergiño Dest remains unavailable due to injury. This lineup highlights Bosz’s confidence in his current squad as they aim for victory.
Benítez, who has already kept goal in 91 league matches for PSV since joining from OGC Nice, has been a key player for the team, especially during their championship-winning season in 2023. He made significant contributions, including critical saves that helped secure points during tough matches. Recently, reports surfaced about potential contract extensions, although negotiations seem stalled.
The proposed contract talks with Benítez aimed to keep him at the club until 2027, but no agreement has been reached yet. The club is now exploring options for a new starting goalkeeper as they prepare for next season. “There is interest from various clubs for Benítez,” one source stated, emphasizing his value and performance history.
Benítez also debuted internationally for Argentina this March, a milestone that underscores his development since arriving in Europe. As PSV continues to search for consistency in both the league and European matches, their performance against Almere City tonight will be pivotal.
The full lineup for PSV includes: Benítez; Ledezma, Flamingo, Boscagli, Mauro Júnior; Veerman, Saibari, Tillman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lang. Fans are eager to see how the team will perform under these circumstances and how Bosz’s strategies will unfold on the pitch.
